All News

ECB advertise for new Men's Selector as hierarchy prepares to face the music

New role could feature more accountability in wake of criticisms about communication with county game

PSL 2026: Labuschagne appointed Hyderabad Kingsmen captain

Labuschagne will work with fellow Australian Jason Gillespie, who was appointed the franchise's coach

Ireland rugby fixtures: Schedules for the men’s and women’s teams

Jamie Osborne of Ireland celebrates with teammates (Getty Images) A guide to confirmed Irish men and women's fixtures in 2026 A guide to all the Irish men and women's fixtures

Pope: Ashes axing was 'right decision at the time'

Former vice-captain will be back in county ranks for first time since 2022 ahead of Test summer

Four Irish but no English in Six Nations team of year

Four Ireland players are chosen in the Six Nations Team of the Tournament, which also includes players from France, Italy, Scotland and Wales, but no England players make the XV.

New bill would bar ICE raids near World Cup matches in US host cities

Nellie Pou’s bill follows refusal of ICE chief Todd Lyons to rule out enforcement near stadiums and fan festivals A New Jersey congresswoman introduced legislation on Thursday to block immigration enforcement from conducting raids within a mile of a Fifa World Cup soccer match or fan festival in the US this summer. The Save the World Cup bill, introduced by Nellie Pou, a Democrat, is meant to assure visitors that they will not be detained and to remove the chilling effect of Immigration and Cust

ECB play down Dukes supply-chain fears ahead of county season

Manufacturer warns of "major crisis" as conflict in Gulf impacts freight costs

New Zealand rugby fixtures 2026: When the All Blacks and Black Ferns are playing this year

Ruben Love of New Zealand celebrates scoring his team's second try against Wales (Getty Images) Every upcoming All Blacks and Black Ferns fixture in one place Every upcoming All Blacks and Black Ferns fixture in one place

Barcelona thrash Newcastle while Spurs offer a glimmer of hope | Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Mark Langdon to review Wednesday night’s Champions League action and to look ahead to the Carabao Cup final. Barcelona hit seven against Newcastle at Camp Nou. The visitors equalised a couple of times but Barça kept scoring and scoring and scoring. Liverpool made easy work of Galatasaray, with Mo Salah – in the second half at least – looking like 2024-25 Mo Salah. Dominik Szoboszlai was brilliant once again. A win for Spurs is a st

Sean Abbott returns to Surrey for fourth stint

The Australian allrounder is available for the first eight County Championship fixtures and the Vitality Blast

Esteban Ocon’s Haas form sparks strong final-year warning from Guenther Steiner

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes that if Esteban Ocon continues in his current form, it will be his last year in the championship.  The Frenchman was handed a 10-second penalty during the Chinese Grand Prix for causing a collision with Alpine's Franco Colapinto. The Haas driver apologised to Colapinto after the race, claiming, "It's my fault, I did a mistake, I ...Keep reading

Newey to step down as Aston Martin F1 team principal, Wheatley set to join from Audi

Adrian Newey is set to step down from his team principal position at the Aston Martin Formula 1 team, where he’ll be replaced by current Audi team boss Jonathan Wheatley. Autosport understands Newey will step down in order to focus exclusively on technical matters, as Aston Martin has experienced a more than underwhelming start to the 2026 F1 season. Power unit trouble with new partner Honda ...Keep reading

Adrian Newey to step down as Aston Martin F1 team principal

Adrian Newey is set to step down from his team principal position at the Aston Martin Formula 1 team, where he’ll be replaced by current Audi team boss Jonathan Wheatley. Motorsport understands Newey will step down in order to focus exclusively on technical matters, as Aston Martin has experienced a more than underwhelming start to the 2026 F1 season. Power unit trouble with new partner Honda ...Keep reading

Australia international Abbott returns to Surrey

Australia international bowler Sean Abbott will return to Surrey for this season's T20 Blast and the first eight matches of the County Championship.

Sam Curran set to miss IPL 2026 with suspected injury

Curran moved from CSK to RR last November via a trade

Jacques Villeneuve explains how he surprised Michael Schumacher with iconic overtake

1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has opened up on his rivalry with seven-time champion Michael Schumacher in the 1990s. The Canadian driver recounted highlights from his career during an episode of the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, including his intense battles with Schumacher and what that meant for their off-track relationship. "It's an odd one because we never actually really ...Keep reading

South Africa rugby fixtures: When the Springboks and Springbok Women are in action

Every confirmed Springboks and Springbok Women fixture in 2026 Every upcoming Springboks and Springbok Women fixture in one place

Stumped

The new head coach of the Sri Lanka national team joins us on the programme.

Leeds latest: Farke 'not dancing on tables' after bore Brentford draw

All you need to know about 2027 Women's World Cup

Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at everything you need to know for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalries. A Deep Dive into Historic Clashes

Rugby, a sport steeped in tradition and passion, thrives on the intensity of its rivalries. From bone-crunching international showdowns to fiercely contested club derbies, these historic clashes define the game’s spirit. In 2026, as rugby continues to grow globally with new tournaments and fan engagement, the rivalries that have shaped the sport remain as captivating […] The post Rugby’s Greatest Rivalries. A Deep Dive into Historic Clashes appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

FIA appoints new F1 deputy race director

The FIA has appointed a new deputy race director in Formula 1, promoting Paul Burns to the role to work with current lead Rui Marques. This follows Claire Dubbelman's departure from the FIA at the start of 2026 to join the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, leaving the deputy post open for the opening two rounds of the season. The FIA has since promoted Burns, who has experience in ...Keep reading

FIA appoints new F1 deputy race director

The FIA has appointed a new deputy race director in Formula 1, promoting Paul Burns to the role to work with current lead Rui Marques. This follows Claire Dubbelman's departure from the FIA at the start of 2026 to join the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, leaving the deputy post open for the opening two rounds of the season. The FIA has since promoted Burns, who has experience in ...Keep reading

Inter Miami’s Concacaf exit is a reminder that time rolls on for Lionel Messi

The Herons are out of the Champions Cup after defeat to Nashville. Now it’s back to the same old hits for the club Concacaf may not have the world’s most hallowed Champions League. The confederation is so aware of that fact that it rebranded the competition as a Champions Cup two years ago. Nonetheless, winning the continental competition is the ultimate aim for MLS’s most ambitious clubs, even though (or perhaps because) only one of its last 25 installments has seen an MLS team crowned as Conca

Lando Norris to join Lewis Hamilton with waxwork at Madame Tussauds London

2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris will be celebrated in London's Madame Tussauds with a waxwork figure. The Briton described the "honour" as "surreal" after working closely with the artists and studio team. "It's pretty surreal to think I'll have a figure in Madame Tussauds, it's such a big honour. Working with the artists has been awesome, and seeing all the detail they've put into the ...Keep reading

‘Unjust and ridiculous’: Senegalese football fans bewildered by Afcon debacle

Supporters of national side struggle to come to terms with decision to declare Morocco the winner of Africa Cup of Nations Two days after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and instead declared the host nation, Morocco, champions, Alhassan Hann remains in shock. “We didn’t expect this at all,” the 23-year-old Dakar university student said. “This decision is unjust. Personally, I find it ridiculous. I think it doesn’t give a very

Wimbledon tennis expansion gets High Court boost

Campaign group Save Wimbledon Park had argued a statutory trust prevented the development from going ahead.

Champions League review: more trauma for the Premier League as Europe’s big beasts stir

Only two of the Premier League’s last-16 teams made it to the quarter-finals while European giants are coming into form when it matters Another traumatic week for the self-worth of the Premier League, one in which Europe’s big beasts got into their stride. The defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain, put on a devastating display at Chelsea. Bradley Barcola’s goal, their second, was the highlight of a 3-0 win. Barcelona ran out 7-2 winners over Newcastle, having been level at half-time at 2-2, 3

Wimbledon tennis expansion plans get boost after high court judgment

All England Club wants 38 new courts and new stadium Campaign group SWP says it will ‘fight on’ Wimbledon has received a major boost to its expansion plans. The All England Club’s proposals to almost triple the size of the current site are not prohibited by restrictions on how the land earmarked for development can be used, a high court judge has ruled. The plans, approved by the Greater London Authority (GLA) in 2024, could mean the construction of 38 tennis courts and an 8,000-seat stadium o

Parag: 'Samson irreplaceable like Kohli or Rohit'

Parag reflected on RR's missed opportunities in 2025 and his journey to captaincy, and highlighted the need to protect Sooryavanshi from outside noise